Former Arsenal star Eduardo told by Shakhtar: You must learn Russian in four months

Eduardo da Silva has been told he must learn Russian within four months following his £6million move from Arsenal to Shakhtar Donetsk.The Ukrainian champions have made the demand as part of Eduardo's new £50,000 a week contract. Warm welcome: Eduardo with Shakhtar Donetsk head coach Mircea LucescuEduardo said: 'I'll spare no effort to learn the language, especiallysince a lot of the words in Russian are similar to Croatian. I'm readyto talk to anyone, but, honestly, I don't really like talking tojournalists!'Trying a few tricks: EduardoThere is a chance that Eduardo could line up for his new club against the Gunners in the Champions League.And the Croatia international said: 'Shakhtar are now a highly respected team in Europe. They may meet any team, including Arsenal. I'll play against them like I would any other.'He had to pass two medicals before sealing the move, with particular attention paid to the ankle that was infamously shattered at Birmingham in 2008.Eduardo, who is not expected to play for a fortnight, insisted he had long since put that incident behind him as he prepares for a new career.'It's all behind me,' he said. 'I'm ready psychologically and physcially. I've played in the English championship, so there are no problems (with the ankle).'The only problem now is to prepare for the Ukrainian championship.' Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger insists: We need a good start to make a serious title challengeArsenal rebel Gallas pricing himself out of Panathinaikos move, claims GreeksARSENAL FC

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